Bhagirathi (Kannada: ಭಾಗೀರಥಿ) is a 2012 Indian Kannada drama film written and directed by Baraguru Ramachandrappa.[1] The film as Bhavana and Kishore in the lead role with Srinath, Tara, Hema Choudhury and Padma Vasanthi in the supporting role. The film is based on a folktale from North Karnataka, "Kerege Haara", which glorifies the sacrifice of a young woman for the sake of her village and her heart-broken husband.
Bhagirathi (Bhavana) dreams of a tank for her village and inspired by her, Maadevaraya (Kishore), the son of Mallanagowda (Srinath), convinces his father to construct one for the community. When Maadevaraya and Bhagirathi fall in love, class differences come in the way. But when they decide to end their lives, Mallanagowda is moved to solemnise their marriage on the tank's site.
As fate would have it, the tank remains dry and the priest advises Mallanagowda to sacrifice of one of his daughters-in-law. The lot falls on Bhagirathi. On learning what has happened to his young wife, Maadevaraya ends his life in the tank.
Cast
Bhavana as Bhagirathi
Kishore as Mahadevaraya
Srinath as Mallanagowda
Tara
Hema Choudhury
Padma Vasanthi
Shivadhwaj
Ravishankar
Vatsala Mohan
Produced by
B. K. Srinivas
Music by
V. Manohar
Directed by :
Baraguru Ramachandrappa
IBN Live reviewed the movie and said, "Bhagirathi' is a one time watch".[4] The Hindu review the movie and said "Bhagirathi - Bringing alive a Kannada folktale.
The movie completed 100 days of show.
